{"product_id":"guide-to-the-republics-of-the-former-soviet-union-hardcover","title":"Guide to the Republics of the Former Soviet Union - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid T. Twining\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique compilation on the Eurasian states of the former Soviet Union introduces the little-known, yet strategic heartland of the world. Some of the information included has never before been published; none has been assembled in such a manner in which interrelationships of culture, history, diplomacy, economics, and defense are so clear and understandable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing an overview of the Soviet Union and its recent history, the guide examines each region and each state. Information is provided on the political structure and policies, the military, and the economy. The remnants of the Soviet Union, such as the military-space complex, are described, as are the key emerging leaders. The volume concludes with a bibliography and general subject index. It is a useful reference for students and scholars alike, and for all who need to understand the contours of the new Eurasia.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDAVID T. TWINING is Director of Eurasian and Commonwealth States, U.S. Army War College. Among his earlier publications are \u003ci\u003eStrategic Surprise in the Age of Glasnost\u003c\/i\u003e (1992) and \u003ci\u003eBeyond Glasnost: Soviet Reform and Security Issues\u003c\/i\u003e (Greenwood Press, 1992).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.59 x 6.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 1993\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53301502771507,"sku":"9780313288180","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/2owUZT4OB-9780313288180.webp?v=1777512912","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/guide-to-the-republics-of-the-former-soviet-union-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}